Lexus LF-A Roadster To Hit The Stands At Melbourne Motor Show

Lexus LF-A Roadster concept
Jan 22, 2009
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Lexus will be giving Australian motorists their first look at the stunning LF-A Roadster at the Melbourne International Motor Show next month, more than a year after it made its global debut at the Detroit Auto Show.

But while it has been around the traps for a while, we're still keen as mustard to get our first glimpse of the LF-A "in the metal".

In terms of design, it's easily to most dynamic Lexus coupe to date (remember the SC430? Shudder...) and with over 360kW erupting from its sub-5.o litre V10, it promises to be as fast as it looks.

Although the concept looks pretty much street ready (indeed, a prototype recently completed the Nurburgring 24-hour enduro), the LF-A is still some distance away from hitting showroom floors.

For now though, we're more than happy to gaze upon the LF-A Roadster's shapely form while we wait. Lexus fans and supercar freaks can check out the LF-A  - along with the IS-F and the rest of Lexus' range - at the Melbourne International Motor Show from February 27 to March 9.

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  • Charlie [reply]
    1 year ago 0 points
    I'm not a Toyota person, but I really like this car in convertible guise.

    It's inevitably boring handling will be irrelevant since it's a soft top that's about looking good and going fast in a straight line.
    • Joe [reply]
      1 year ago 0 points
      Inevitably? Somehow i highly doubt this thing would handle anything like 'boring'. Have a look at the nurburgring test videos.

      I applaud Lexus for making this concept, however they need to take the next step and make the LF-A a production model. Current economic client or not, Lexus needs a a genuine sports car in its lineup and unfortunately the IS-F isn't one.
      • Godspeed [reply]
        1 year ago 0 points
        Yeah although the IS-F might give us some clues as to how the LFA will handle, and feel at the helm. Just as the IS-F is apparently not as involving to drive as an M3, the LFA *probably* won't be as involving to drive as, say, an M6, or an R35...

        Awesome design though.
  • Wally III [reply]
    1 year ago 0 points
    anyone else gettin sick of seeing these things kicked around the world without some official frickin word that it is 100% happening. and what about a price and some engine details for cryin out loud. give us somethin new!!

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